Palace of Fine and Decorative Arts, Treasure Island
Palace of Fine and Decorative Arts, Treasure Island, Historic aircraft hangar on Treasure Island, San Francisco, United States.
The reinforced concrete structure measures 335 feet long, 225 feet wide, and 80 feet tall, featuring Art Moderne design elements and corner towers.
Built in 1938 for Pan American World Airways' flying boats, the building transformed into an exhibition space during the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition.
The Palace displayed a collection worth 20 million dollars in numerous small galleries created with temporary plaster walls during the international exposition.
The site received National Register of Historic Places designation in 2008, confirming its status as a preserved historical structure in San Francisco Bay.
The building served multiple functions throughout its existence: aircraft hangar, art exhibition space, military repair center, and film production location.
Location: San Francisco
GPS coordinates: 37.81917,-122.36472
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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